STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND · AOTEAROA
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A New Zealand education builds more than knowledge - the curiosity, courage, and resilience to thrive in a changing world.
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Whatever you want to study, you’ll find it in New Zealand. Find the course, diploma, degree or vocation to launch your future career.
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Whatever you want to study, you’ll find it in New Zealand. Find the course, diploma, degree or vocation to launch your future career.
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Find out about the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, and the different types of schools and education providers.
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Many New Zealand education providers offer scholarships to international students.
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New Zealand offers a high standard of living and is a safe place for your child to build their independence and confidence.
Why study in New Zealand?
New Zealand rank first in the English-speaking world and fifth globally for the overall quality of its higher education, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
All New Zealand's universities are ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (QS World University Rankings(external link that opens in a new tab)).
New Zealand is ranked the 2ⁿᵈ most peaceful country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index 2026. (external link that opens in a new tab)
New Zealand is ranked the 1ˢᵗ in the world for work-life balance, according to the Global Life-Work Balance Index (2023), Remote(external link that opens in a new tab).
New Zealand's students are ranked the 5ᵗʰ most creative thinkers in the world. (OECD Programme for International Student Assessment - PISA, 2022).(external link that opens in a new tab)
New Zealand universities are ranked 1ˢᵗ in the world for sustainability stewardship. (The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2024)(external link that opens in a new tab).
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